来自MSN5 个月
Mayan sacrifices were extra grim for one reason
The research team explained that twins hold a special place in the origin stories and spiritual life of the ancient Maya. Twin sacrifice is a central theme in the sacred K’iche’ Mayan Book of ...
来自MSN5 个月
Who were the victims of Maya sacrifice? Ancient DNA reveals an unexpected finding
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The ancient Maya ...
Business Today5 个月
Mayan civilisation used to sacrifice ‘young boys’ for ritual purposes, says a study
highlighting themes in Maya mythology. The remains date back to between 600 CE and 1100 CE, suggesting the sacrifices spanned a 500-year period, potentially linked to agricultural cycles or ...
BBC4 年
What did the ancient Maya believe?
The Maya kings became the high priests during the Classic period (250-900 AD). During the post Classic period (950-1539 AD) gods and human sacrifice were even more important. The Maya believed the ...
Artnet news22 天
Handkerchief of a Mayan Virgin on the Day of Her Sacrifice and Execution (Pañuelo de una ...
37.5 x 29.5 cm. (14.8 x 11.6 in.) ...
MercoPress2 年
Mexico: Tourist climbs Chichen Itza Castle without permission and locals call for sacrifice
With shouts and cries of “jail, jail, jail”, “lock her up” and “sacrifice, sacrifice ... has prohibited climbing the sacred Mayan building since 2008, installing a security cordon ...